1.Research on EAP teaching model in medical university based on the concept of CBI (Content-based instruction)
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(8):787-790
CBI (Content-based instruction) , integrating the content and language, can be used to guide teaching EAP (English for academic purposes). Main Teaching Models based on CBI (Content-based instruction) include immersion model, theme-based instruction and content for language practice. EGAP (English for general academic purposes) curriculum can be set up in medical universities in the second and third academic years, such as medical integrated course, medical listening & speaking course, medical writing course. ESAP (English for specific academic purposes) curriculum can be set up in the fourth and fifth academic years, such as clinical English,nursing English and stomato-logical English. Theme-based instruction can be applied in medical integrated course and listening&speaking course, including creating situation to lead in the theme, assigning tasks to experience the theme, setting topics to deepen the theme and giving assignment to explore the theme. Content for language practice model can be applied into medical writing course, such as teacher's demonstrating and explaining, students' absorbing and imitating and mutual evaluating. Immersion model can be used in ESAP (English for specific academic purposes), such as choosing typical cases to teach in English, teaching ward round in English, doctor-patient communication in English. Preliminary practice was carried out for one year, experimental class with theme-based instruction and content for language practice model, and control class with traditional teacher-centered teaching model. At the end of the practice, they were given the same test and questionnaire, it was found that CBI teaching models facil-itated to improve the students' English level and also enhanced their study motive and independent study ability.
2.Comparison of clinical efficacy between continuous renal replacement therapy and intermittent haemodialysis for the treatment of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury
Tian DAI ; Shuhua CAO ; Xiaolong YANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2016;28(3):277-280
Objective To compare the clinical effects between continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and intermittent haemodialysis (IHD) for the treatment of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI). Methods A prospective study was conducted. Seventy-three patients with sepsis-induced AKI admitted to the intensive care units (ICUs) of Tianjin Hospital and Tianjin First Center Hospital from January to December in 2014 were enrolled. They were randomly divided into two groups: CRRT group (n = 35) and IHD group (n = 38). Data were recorded for the patients in two groups before treatment, including acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score, mean arterial pressure (MAP), urine volume, and the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum creatinine (SCr) before and 1 week after treatment, the time of recovery of urine volume, the length of ICU stay, the duration of organ support, and the incidence of cardiovascular events. Results There was no statistically significant difference in APACHE Ⅱ scores (21.63±2.46 vs. 21.34±2.46), MAP [mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 71.26±10.70 vs. 75.74±15.17], urine volume (mL: 404.00±79.13 vs. 438.97±87.17), CRP (mg/L: 100.94±14.73 vs. 95.17±27.03), and SCr (μmol/L: 394.02± 50.26 vs. 390.47±54.42) before treatment between CRRT group and IHD group (all P > 0.05). One week after treatment, compared to the IHD group, CRRT could dramatically reduce the levels of CRP (mg/L: 41.05±10.15 vs. 60.21±14.78, t = 6.401, P < 0.001), SCr (μmol/L: 185.97±65.48 vs. 232.02±71.93, t = 2.862, P = 0.006), urine output recovery time (days: 7.94±3.06 vs. 11.08±3.71, t = 3.923, P < 0.001), the length of ICU stay (days: 9.54±3.39 vs. 13.42±3.89, t = 4.521, P < 0.001), organ support time (days: 3.23±2.70 vs. 6.34±3.36, t = 4.343, P < 0.001), and the incidence of cardiovascular events [23.53% (8/35) vs. 39.47% (15/38), χ2 = 5.509, P = 0.025]. Conclusion Compared to IHD, CRRT can more efficiently help patients with sepsis-induced AKI in removing excessive water, metabolic waste, and lower the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, maintain homeostasis of the internal environment, lower the adverse effects on cardiovascular system, so that it significantly improve the prognosis of patients, shorten the time of organ support and the length of ICU stay.
3.Icariin inhibits orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption
Yanni ZHOU ; Baocheng CAO ; Xiaolong JIANG ; Shuai CAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(28):5171-5176
BACKGROUND: Icari n as one of the main components of Epimedium has an inhibitory effect on osteoclasts.. OBJECTIVE: To further investigate the influence of icariin on the root absorption of the maxil ary first molar at mesial part during orthodontic treatment in rats. METHODS: Orthodontic root resorption models were established in the left maxil a of rats. Local injection of 200 mg/kg icari n (icari n group) or normal saline (positive control group) was administrated into the left first molar buccal periosteum. The right maxil a of rats served as negative control group that was treated with neither appliance nor drug injection. The mesial distance between bilateral first molars and the contralateral maxil ary incisor was measured before and after the appliance was placed. Mesial surface of the mesial root of bilateral maxil ary first molars was observed using scanning electron microscope. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Mesial movement of the maxil ary molars in the icari n group was significantly less than that in the positive control group (P < 0.05). Under the scanning electron microscope, smal absorption lacunae were scattered in the icari n group, while the positive control group showed a large amount of absorption lacunae and they were interconnected into a sheet, showing a stark contrast with the smooth root surface of the negative control group. It is indicated that icari n can inhibit root resorption caused by orthodontic treatment, while reducing the amount of mesial movement of the molar under corrective force.
4.Isolation, identification and biological characteristics of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Hua CAO ; Jianhua GAO ; Xiaolong LIU ; Sisi LIN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(9):1357-1361
BACKGROUND: How to effectively harvest bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with homogeneity is crucial for cartilage tissue engineering research. OBJECTIVE: To isolate and culture rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and to observe biological characteristics of the cells. METHODS: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from the femur and tibia of 30 Sprague-Dawley rats using the whole bone marrow adhesion method. Cell surface markers were identified using flow cytometry, cell proliferation ability was observed through cell counting, and cell survival rate was determined by MTT assay. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The harvested cells were mostly round and oval, which partially showed a triangular shape. Cell fusion appeared after 12-15 days of inoculation. The proliferation of passaged cells was accelerated. Two hours after passage, the cells evenly covered the bottom of the culture dish. With the increasing of cell generations, the cell proliferation ability was gradually decreased. The survival rates of cells at passages 1-5 were over 95%, significantly higher than those at passages 6 and 7 (P < 0.05). The harvested cells were negative for CD34, but positive for CD44. To conclude, the whole bone marrow adhesion method is effective to isolate rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with stable growth and strong proliferation ability. Passage 5 cells can be selected as seed cells for cartilage tissue engineering.
5.A biomechanical study of ligament injury associated with anteroposterior compression of Young-Burgess type Ⅱ
Xiaolong SHUI ; Shenglu CAO ; Yongzeng FENG ; Wei LIN ; Xiaoshan GUO ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(5):423-428
Objective To investigate the injury and disruption of anterior sacroiliac ligament (ASIL) and sacrotuberous/sacrospinous ligament complex(STL/SSL),as well as the displacement of pubic symphysis (PS) and sacroiliac joint (SIJ),associated with anterior-posterior compression (APC) of Young-Burgess type Ⅱ.Methods Test models of APC of Young-Burgess type Ⅱ were created in 10 fresh human pelvic cadaveric specimens which were randomized into 2 equal groups (n =5).The fight hemipelvis in one group was fixed to a table (the limited group) while that in the other was not (the unlimited group).At the disruption point of ASIL during external rotation of the hemipelvis,displacement of PS,separation distance between the anterior parts of the sacroiliac joint,and injury and disruption of STL/SSL were recorded.When STL/SSL was gradually made to breakdown and fracture with continuous external rotation of the hemipelvis,bony changes and injuries to the posterior pelvic ligaments were observed and recorded.Results At the failure point of ASIL,the mean displacement of PS was 23.8 ± 2.8 mm and that of SIJ was 10.9 ± 4.4 mm,showing no significant difference between the limited and unlimited groups (P > 0.05);the mean external rotation angle was 40.1°± 9.8° and the mean torsion was 646.7 ± 131.5 N,showing significant differences between the limited and unlimited groups (P < 0.05).At the disruption point of ASIL,obvious injuries or disruption of STL/SSL were not observed in the unlimited group but observed in the limited group.With extreme external rotation,obvious disruption of STL/SSL was not found in the unlimited group but observed in the limited group.When ASIL and STL/SSL were all fractured,the mean displacement of PS was 41.8 mm and that of SIJ was 16.8 mm in the limited group.Conclusions Since APC injury can lead to 2 situations,limited or unlimited hemipelvis,external rotation injuries to the ligaments differ in the 2 different situations.When ASIL fails,the displacement of PS will fluctuate greatly.
6.Use of interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization for diction of trisomy 8 in hematologic disorders
Shuqin CHENG ; Chengjian CHEN ; Weicheng XIE ; Bixia XIE ; Zhaohui HUANG ; Xiaolong CAO
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2008;17(2):98-99,104
Objective To explore the value of interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) in the detection of trisomy 8 in patients with hematologic disorders. Methods Seventy-seven patients were vestigated by directly labeled centrome DNA probes specific for 8 chromosome. The results were compared with that of conventional cytogenetic (CC) analysis. Results The proportion of trisomy 8 of 77 cases of hematologic disorders detected by FISH is higher than by G-banding karyotyping and FISH could offer the result when conventional cytogenetic methods failed to diagnose. Conclusion Interphase FISH is more sensitive in the detection of trisomy 8 than CC, and FISH displays its superiority in the detection of small clone.
7.The study on hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma by contrast-enhanced ultrasound
Yadan XU ; Wenping WANG ; Jiaying CAO ; Xiaolong ZHANG ; Yue ZHANG ; Yi DONG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2016;25(12):1051-1054
Objective To investigate the value of contrast enhanced ultrasonography ( CEUS) in the diagnosis of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma( HEHE) . Methods The images of CEUS had been retrospectively evaluated in 21 lesions of HEHE which were confirmed by pathology . The perfusion patterns and time of enhancement were observed ,including time to begin enhancement , time to peak enhancement ,the washout time and the appearance of internal structures . Results The mean time of begin enhancement ,time to peak ,time to isoechogenity and hypoechogenity were ( 17 .4 ± 5 .2) s ,( 22 .0 ± 7 .2) s , ( 23 .9 ± 4 .6 ) s and ( 42 .2 ± 13 .7 ) s ,respectively . During the arterial phase , 8 lesions showed diffuse enhancement ,7 lesions showed rim-like enhancement and 6 lesions showed branch enhancement . The inner margin in 6 lesions showed speculate enhancement . The central portion of the tumors was not enhanced in part lesions of 8 cases . As to time of peak enhancement ,compared to the normal hepatic parenchyma , hypoenhancement ,isoenhancement and hyperenhancement were observed in 10 lesions ,6 lesions and 5 lesions respectively . Synchronous enhancement was observed in 11 lesions on CEUS ,rapid enhancement was observed in 8 lesions and slow enhancement was observed in 2 lesions . Twenty-one lesions manifested hypoechoic mass in portal phase and delayed phase . The boundary of lesions was unclear on conventional ultrasound and became distinct after contrast injection in 21 lesions . Conclusions CEUS is useful for the diagnosis of HEHE .
8.Effect of energized fusion protein anti-CD2o (Fab)-LDM on proliferation and DNA damage of human lymphoma cell line BJAB
Xiang YUAN ; Linlin JIANG ; Shannan CAO ; Xiaoyun ZHANG ; Huaifeng QI ; Dongsheng XIONG ; Xiaolong LIAO
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2013;22(8):462-465
Objective To investigate the growth inhibition and DNA damage of energized fusion protein anti-CD20(Fab)-LDM on B JAB cells in vitro.Methods The binding activity of fusion protein anti-CD20 (Fab)-LDP to B JAB cells was studied by flow cytometry and confocal laser scanning microscopy.MTT assay was used to study the energized fusion protein anti-CD20(Fab)-LDM on cell growth of B JAB cells.Comet assay was employed to detect DNA damage in B JAB cells.The cell growth cycle of BJAB was analyzed by FACS.Results The recombinant fusion protein anti-CD20 (Fab)-LDP possessed an significant target affinity towarded BJAB cells.The energized fusion protein anti-CD20(Fab)-LDM showed obvious inhibition on proliferation,as well as induced potent DNA damage in B JAB cells in vitro compared with lidamycin.B JAB cells treated with energized fusion protein anti-CD20 (Fab)-LDM showed S phase cell cycle.Conclusion The energized fusion protein anti-CD20 (Fab)-LDM could target binding to BJAB cells and significantly inhibit the proliferation of B JAB cells by inducing DNA damage and S phase arrest.
9.Quality of life and bowel function after laparoscopic proctocolectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis
Haili XU ; Xiaolong GE ; Wei LIU ; Weilin QI ; Linna YE ; Qian CAO ; Hongying PAN ; Wei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2021;36(2):122-126
Objectives:To assess bowel function and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC)after ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA).Methods:Clinical data of 37 UC patients after IPAA between 2014 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine Zhejiang University. The IBDQ and Bowel Function questionnaire were used for analyzing correlation between clinical variables and quality of life or bowel function.Results:Laparoscopic operation was performed in 12 cases at stage 2 and 25 cases at stage 3. Postoperative defecation of stage 3 patients were better than that of stage 2 ( t=6.72, P<0.05). The number of daily defecation in age >45-year-old group was more than that in <45-year-old ( t=3.49, P<0.05), and the rate of evening stool seepage in the older group was higher than in the younger group( t=5.28, P<0.05). The total score of intestinal symptoms of IBDQ in patients of pouchitis was lower than that without pouchitis ( r=0.330, P<0.05). The total score in age >45 in terms of systemic symptoms ( r=0.349, P<0.05) and emotional function ( r=0.379, P<0.05) was higher than age <45. Conclusions:Outcomes of UC patients after IPAA are satisfactory, bowel function and quality of life is related with age, and stage of IPAA affect postoperative defecation.
10.Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia by cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid combined with metagenomic next-generation sequencing
LIU Su ; ZHANG Yun ; LI Ting ; WU Tuo ; CAO Yanlin ; LI Kechao ; MENG Xiaolong
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(8):857-
Abstract:Objective To investigate the morphological features of the Pneumocystis jirovecii, in order to facilitate early detection and rapid diagnosis of this rare pathogen from a morphology point of view by laboratory technicians. By analyzing the laboratory features and application value of different pathogen detection methods in the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, we aim to provide the most reliable diagnostic basis for rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the test results of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples from a comprehensive hospital in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, and a hospital in Changde City from April 2022 to October 2022. Five confirmed cases of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia were detected. Its clinical manifestations, laboratory results, and morphological characteristics of pathogens under different stains were analyzed to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different detection methods. Results Cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid found the trophozoites and cysts of Pneumocystis jirovecii by Wright's-Giemsa staining in 4 cases (80%), and the cysts of Pneumocystis jirovecii by Silver hexamine staining in 4 cases (80%), while the metagenomic next-generation sequencing confirmed all the 5 positive results. All 5 patients had different degrees of reduction in the absolute count of peripheral blood lymphocytes, and the serum lactic dehydrogenase and (1-3)-β-D-Glucan were increased. Among the 5 patients in this study, 4 were treated with sulfamethoxazole combined with caspofungin, and 1 was treated with sulfamethoxazole. Three patients were cured and discharged from hospital after treatment, but two died. Conclusions The method of Wright's-Giemsa staining for the cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid to find Pneumocystis jirovecii has the unique and irreplaceable advantages as silver staining. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing can further increase the positive detection rate of Pneumocystis jirovecii. The combination of cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid with metagenomic nextgeneration sequencing is a powerful diagnostic method for rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, which can diagnose accurately and reduce missed diagnosis.